Progress on the arena project
The Pilatus Arena in Kriens is to host sporting and cultural events for up to 4,500 spectators from 2025. With Halter as majority shareholder, an experienced developer and operator is assuming responsibility for the project. Work is currently underway on the interior fit-out.
The Schlieren-based Halter Group is to become the majority shareholder of Pilatus Arena Sports & Events AG (PASE) in Kriens, according to a press release. Halter becomes the majority shareholder with 70 percent. caranto AG from Lucerne, which specializes in real estate management and stadium catering, holds 30 percent. The Pilatus Arena is being built in the Mattenhof district of Kriens and will provide space for sporting and other events. The arena has space for a maximum of 4,500 spectators and is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. The interior work is currently underway.
The project was launched in 2011 by Toni Bucher and Nick Christen and has been under the lead management of Halter AG since 2018, according to the press release. Pilatus Arena Sports & Events AG (PASE) was founded in November and will be responsible for operating the arena.
The arena will be the new home of handball club HC Kriens-Lucerne. According to Halter’s press release, the focus will also be on international matches, national finals, world and European championships, concerts, corporate events, congresses and school and university sports. As general tenant of the arena, the operating company PASE is responsible for the organization and marketing of these events.
“The fact that the Halter Group is now also significantly responsible for the operation of the Pilatus Arena is an ideal constellation. The cooperation between the partners is well-established and their skills complement each other perfectly,” says Toni Bucher, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the client Pilatus Arena AG.